'Improve transparency for bring your own cup schemes'
[RTHK] - 02/17/2025
The Consumer Council has urged beverage shops to enhance their training for staff on bring-your-own-cup (BYOC) policies, adding there was a lack of transparency about such schemes. Additionally, it also saw cases where paper cups were used to make drinks even when customers brought their own (…)
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[South China Morning Post] - 21/02/2025
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[South China Morning Post] - 21/02/2025
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[South China Morning Post] - 21/02/2025
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[RTHK] - 21/02/2025
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[RTHK] - 21/02/2025
Lawmakers support tram fare increases
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[RTHK] - 21/02/2025
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[South China Morning Post] - 21/02/2025
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[South China Morning Post] - 21/02/2025
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[RTHK] - 21/02/2025
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[South China Morning Post] - 21/02/2025
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[South China Morning Post] - 21/02/2025